downtown cedar rapids
Will downtown Cedar Rapids see a retail renaissance?
Cedar Rapids business development leaders are under no illusions that the city’s downtown core will return to its retail heyday. Gone is the era when parents from around the region would bring their wide-eyed children to large-format stores like Armstrong’s,…
Meet the finalists of ‘Race for the Space’
Three businesses have been selected as finalists for the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s “Race…
Construction begins on First and First West project
City officials and developers gathered Wednesday afternoon to formally break ground on the $100 million-plus…
Groundbreaking set for First and First West project in Cedar Rapids
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, for the $81.5 million…
Groundbreaking set for $49 million multipurpose development on ‘Banjo Block’ site
The long-awaited redevelopment of the “Banjo block” in downtown Cedar Rapids is finally becoming a…
Mural honoring health care workers unveiled in downtown Cedar Rapids
A two-story-high mural featuring images of local health care workers was unveiled Monday in downtown…
New branding brings vibrancy to vacant downtown Cedar Rapids buildings
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is working to create more attractive store and window…
Barrel House to open new location in downtown CR
Undeterred by the pandemic and just weeks after announcing it would open a location at…
UFG’s gift to Cedar Rapids
CBJ Editorial UFG Insurance is one of the most philanthropic companies in the Corridor. The…
Hibu move more than fills downtown CR office gap
Hibu CEO Kevin Jasper discusses the company’s plans to relocate to the Town Centre building…
Elegance in simplicity
Local food spotlighted at Cobble Hill By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—It’s one part European sophistication,…
Area retailers report steady holiday sales
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder CORRIDOR–Small businesses in the Corridor say holiday shoppers are…
Library shows off progress, envisions enhanced experience
By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS–Forget everything you think you know about public libraries. For Bob…
What’s next for downtown Cedar Rapids
With high occupancy rates in existing buildings, Emerson begins building new By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS– When Steve…
